Butterfly
"Stop and taste the world."
Originally released in 1999. Butterfly is a drama film. directed by José Luis Cuerda.
Starring Fernando Fernán Gómez, Manuel Lozano, and Uxía Blanco
Synopsis
The film centres on Moncho and his coming-of-age experience in Galicia in 1936. Moncho develops a close relationship with his teacher Don Gregorio who introduces the boy to different things in the world. While the story centres on Moncho's ordinary coming-of-age experiences, tensions related to the looming Spanish Civil War periodically interrupt Moncho's personal growth and daily life.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 24, 1999
26 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (241 votes)
Budget
$3M
Production budget
Box Office
$7.7M
2.6x return
Language
Spanish
Original language
Country
Spain
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
- Budget
- $3,000,000
- Revenue
- $7,738,129
Production Companies
- TVG
- Canal+ España
- Las Producciones del Escorpión S.L.
- TVE
- Grupo Voz
- Sogetel
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Butterfly about?
The film centres on Moncho and his coming-of-age experience in Galicia in 1936. Moncho develops a close relationship with his teacher Don Gregorio who introduces the boy to different things in the ...
Who directed Butterfly?
Butterfly was directed by José Luis Cuerda.
How long is Butterfly?
Butterfly has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was Butterfly released?
Butterfly was released on September 24, 1999 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Butterfly?
The main cast of Butterfly includes Fernando Fernán Gómez, Manuel Lozano, Uxía Blanco, Gonzalo Uriarte, Alexis de los Santos.
Is Butterfly worth watching?
Butterfly has a user rating of 7.4/10 based on 241 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.